Zinc gluconate protects against plant virus infection in tomato and <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> plants.

ABSTRACT: Plant viruses cause significant damage to global crop protection, since they can reduce plant quality and quantity, and the estimated annual cost of virus-induced damage is approximately $30 billion. Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV), a member of the Tobamovirus genus, presents a major threat to tomatoes and other solanaceous plants. Agricultural chemicals, including plant growth regulators, are commonly used to control the spread of pathogens, but these can be ineffective against viruses. In this study, we aimed to develop an antiviral agent using micronutrients such as zinc, iron, and copper. The plant virus disease control effects of these micronutrients was evaluated by applying zinc gluconate (ZnGluc), iron gluconate (FeGluc), and copper gluconate (CuGluc) solutions to Nicotiana be

SUBMITTER: Narusaka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11897722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature